Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 3 Tools and Equipment 35 The mason’s line is secured at either end with line holders or line pins, Figure 3‑24. Line is available in strengths from 100 lb to 350 lb test and lengths from 100′ to 1000′. Various colors are available, including white, yellow, and green. Mason’s line comes in braided and unbraided line. The unbraided line is less expen- sive but has a tendency to unravel when one of the strands is cut or frayed. Line Pins Line pins are used to secure a mason line from one outside masonry corner to the other corner of a build- ing. See Figure 3‑25. Line pins are hammered into a mortar joint or driven into the ground for a location to secure the mason line. This is usually performed at the masonry corner leads so that a mason line can be strung between corners to aid in laying brick or con- crete block between the outside corners or corner leads. 3.1.10 Line and Holders A mason’s line is a strong nylon cord that is used to keep each course (row of bricks or concrete block) level and the wall “true” and “out-of-wind” (no bulges or hollows). See Figure 3‑23A. When performing long layouts, it is advantageous to have a mason line with a special winder that allows for feeding out the line with- out getting tangled and then to be rewound when the line is not needed. See Figure 3‑23B. Safety Note Wear safety glasses when you are using a chisel. When sharpening chisels or removing burrs, always wear safety glasses and a face shield. When striking chisels, use an appropriate hammer do not use a brick hammer. Stanley Goldblatt Figure 3‑24. A pair of adjustable line holders and braided nylon line. The line is braided to last longer. A Stanley Goldblatt Timothy L. Andera Figure 3‑23. A—Nylon mason’s line on plastic winders in three highly visible colors. B— Mason line and holder allows for quick dispensing and retrieval. When the line becomes damaged, the holder allows for a new line spool to be installed. B
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Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 3 Tools and Equipment 35 The mason’s line is secured at either end with line holders or line pins, Figure 3‑24. Line is available in strengths from 100 lb to 350 lb test and lengths from 100′ to 1000′. Various colors are available, including white, yellow, and green. Mason’s line comes in braided and unbraided line. The unbraided line is less expen- sive but has a tendency to unravel when one of the strands is cut or frayed. Line Pins Line pins are used to secure a mason line from one outside masonry corner to the other corner of a build- ing. See Figure 3‑25. Line pins are hammered into a mortar joint or driven into the ground for a location to secure the mason line. This is usually performed at the masonry corner leads so that a mason line can be strung between corners to aid in laying brick or con- crete block between the outside corners or corner leads. 3.1.10 Line and Holders A mason’s line is a strong nylon cord that is used to keep each course (row of bricks or concrete block) level and the wall “true” and “out-of-wind” (no bulges or hollows). See Figure 3‑23A. When performing long layouts, it is advantageous to have a mason line with a special winder that allows for feeding out the line with- out getting tangled and then to be rewound when the line is not needed. See Figure 3‑23B. Safety Note Wear safety glasses when you are using a chisel. When sharpening chisels or removing burrs, always wear safety glasses and a face shield. When striking chisels, use an appropriate hammer do not use a brick hammer. Stanley Goldblatt Figure 3‑24. A pair of adjustable line holders and braided nylon line. The line is braided to last longer. A Stanley Goldblatt Timothy L. Andera Figure 3‑23. A—Nylon mason’s line on plastic winders in three highly visible colors. B— Mason line and holder allows for quick dispensing and retrieval. When the line becomes damaged, the holder allows for a new line spool to be installed. B

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